Hughes leaves Hibs hotseat

Hibernian announced manager John Hughes has left the club by mutual consent.

PUBLISHED: 11:26, Mon, Oct 4, 2010

John Hughes [PA]

The Edinburgh club have not won since the opening day of the season and the 2-0 weekend defeat to St Johnstone proved the final straw.

Chairman Rod Petrie said: "John has been a hard-working and dedicated manager of Hibernian. As a former captain, and as a fan, he recognises that a fresh face and a new approach is the best option for the club at this time."

Petrie continued: "We thank him for all of his hard work, and for his honesty and passion for the club."

Hughes said: "I have relished every minute of my time at Hibernian, the club I have always supported and which will always have a special place in my heart. I am proud of what we achieved last season, and I wish the board, players and supporters every success."

With only one win in 10 competitive matches this season, Hughes had found himself under pressure despite being at an early stage of the campaign.

Patience with fans was also wearing thin, with a section of the support calling for his head following their Co-operative Insurance Cup exit at Kilmarnock.

But, despite the latest defeat at the weekend, Hughes denied his position was under threat and spoke of his desire to improve their position in the SPL.

Speaking on Saturday, he said: "Honestly, I'm not [under pressure].

"I'm really close with the chairman and the chairman knows exactly what's going on at this club and what needs done. He knows the work we put in."

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